The requirements of current new standards for clearances between concrete and masonry fireplaces and chimneys and adjacent wall framing have been confirmed as adequate for both open fireplaces and insert...
An analysis is undertaken of data on domestic fire incidents reported during 1987 in New Zealand arising from the use of open fireplaces and solid-fuel burning heating appliances.Such incidents resulted...
The thicknesses of concrete elements required to achieve various fire resistance ratings (FRR) in New Zealand are notional and based on overseas building codes and test results. Because of variation...
